The best road cycling routes around Praslin

On the road to Vézelay or Santiago de Compostela, the Domaine Saint-Georges offers a welcome break. Here, you can put down your bag, enjoy a shaded picnic area and dip your tired feet in the water.

The Avalleur commandery is one of the rare Templar complexes in France. Despite some alterations, the architectural interest of the Avalleur commandery is undeniable. The chapel, miraculously intact, with its painted decorations and its beautiful framework, is a typical example of the Templar naves of Eastern France. As for the main building, examination of its walls revealed that they date, essentially, from its origin.

This part of the Aube department attached to the microregion called Champagne Humide is very forested. The Rumilly forest is a good example. These species are mainly made up of hardwoods such as hornbeams and oaks. For the cyclist, traveling the long fine gravel paths of this forest is a real pleasure. Be careful, however, with the parts that are a little muddy in places.

It is a 16th century church which has a rich collection of statues, paintings and stained glass windows. Dedicated to Saint Martin, patron saint of travelers, the church has a remarkable facade with two equestrian statues in his likeness, two Annunciations and a rose window. You can admire the architecture and art inside the church, as well as the gargoyles and stone sculptures outside.

This manor was built by Pierre Pion, a wealthy butcher from Troyes, who restored it after it was damaged by the English during the Hundred Years' War. The manor has four round towers pierced with cannons, a polygonal staircase tower and a double gallery of wooden beams. You can also admire the four monumental fireplaces with sculpted mantles, as well as the coat of arms of Louis XII, who stayed there as seneschal of Champagne. The manor is today the town hall of Rumilly and hosts a reception room on the ground floor.

It is a 16th century church which has a rich collection of statues, paintings and stained glass windows. Dedicated to Saint Martin, patron saint of travelers, the church has a remarkable facade with two equestrian statues in his likeness, two Annunciations and a rose window. You can admire the architecture and art inside the church, as well as the gargoyles and stone sculptures outside.

This manor was built by Pierre Pion, a wealthy butcher from Troyes, who restored it after it was damaged by the English during the Hundred Years' War. The manor has four round towers pierced with cannons, a polygonal staircase tower and a double gallery of wooden beams. You can also admire the four monumental fireplaces with sculpted mantles, as well as the coat of arms of Louis XII, who stayed there as seneschal of Champagne. The manor is today the town hall of Rumilly and hosts a reception room on the ground floor. You can visit the exterior of the manor every day, and the interior during town hall opening hours.

magnificent church on the route du Vitrail